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Ornament Fragment (uncertain)

2013-18-80I

From: Truk Islands | Tol Islands | Polle

Curatorial Section: Oceanian

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Object Number 2013-18-80I
Current Location Collections Storage
Provenience Truk Islands | Tol Islands | Polle
Section Oceanian
Materials Conus Shell (uncertain)
Description

Short curved fragment of shell (Conus sp.?), triangular cross-section. Chips at both ends. Small round reddish spot. One of a collection of shell ornaments and fragments, mostly segments of rings, found together in an approximately 10 by 2 foot area of storm eroded beach on Polle Island.
Length 4.7 cm
Width 0.4 cm
Thickness 0.2 cm
Credit Line Gift of Stephen B. Richmond, 2013
Other Number 393 - Collector Number

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